Choosing the Right System for you
What is the Right System For You?
There are many variables to take into consideration when it comes to choosing the best solar system.
First of all, everyone is different. No two households have the exact same habits when it comes to energy usage. We stock a variety of solar panels and inverters, to make sure we can work out a system that is best for you.
The best, and easiest way to work out what is right for you, is simply to contact us and get one of our solar experts out to take a look at your roof.
We will help you determine which panel and inverter brand is best for you, how many panels you require, and other personalised parts of your solar system design. Free of course!
Yes, we develop a solar system to suit each client’s individual needs. These developments/plans need to be signed off by an accredited solar system designer/installer.
Things such as roof space, optimum panel location, orientation and pitch of the roof, the structural soundness – if it supports the weight of panels and racks. The impact of shade, in all seasons and all time of day to the panels; ensure design meets building codes and electrical standards and many more. With Perth Solar Force, you don’t have to worry about any of this, we personalise your solar system just for you, and have highly qualified team to install it and check this development plan. Please check out our Solar System Buying Checklist page for more info.
All systems are designed and created by yourself and our solar expert to suit your individual household needs.
The following elements are considered when designing a solar system:
- The available roof space and optimum panel location to install the panels
- The orientation and pitch of the roof(s)
- Impact of shading across all seasons and time of day
- The structural soundness of the roof area to support the weight of panel and racking weight.
- Sizing the strings of panels for the correct voltage of the inverter.
- Ensure the design meets building codes and electrical standards.
- Determining the most suitable location for the inverter and the way the cables are run.
Please check out our Solar System Buying Checklist page for more info.
The price of a solar system can be affected by a number of variables including:
- Government sponsored initiatives available and STC quantity
- Quality of panels, inverter and workmanship (huge differences)
- Number of panels needed
- Tilt and orientation of panels (if tilt frame is required for example)
- Type of inverter – string inverter or micro inverters
- System design and configuration
- Relocation of objects causing shading, like antennas, whirly birds, pool heating tubing
- Type and angle of roofing (for example, tile or tin)
- Height of roof such as single or multi-storey
- Site preparation needs (for example the condition of roof, slate like concrete tiles that would require grinding space for brackets )
Perth Solar Force is able to give you professional advice and pricing for your uniquely designed, and personalised solar system. Please contact us for more information.
We have a detailed list of important checks to ensure everything is covered before purchasing a system. You can take a look at it on our solar system checklist page, under the ‘About Solar’ heading.
One of the most important reasons is to make sure your installers are NETCC accredited and an authorised solar retailer. Please check out our Solar System Buying Checklist page for more info.
Your solar company should be New Energy Tech certified to be able to install solar systems correctly. A NETCC accredited solar installer is required to meet Standards, laws, regulatory requirements. This essentially protects you as a customer, from any dodgy installs.
Your solar company should display the NETCC accredited logo on their website and/or flyers. If you cannot find it, just ask them! All NETCC accredited installers and authorised retailers are listed on the New Energy Tech website.
We suggest going straight to the New Energy Tech website to check if they are accredited. Here is the link to the New Energy Tech website. Perth Solar Force is NETCC certified, a NETCC Authorised Retailer and all electricians are NETCC accredited installers.
No you do not need to inform your electricity company that you are getting solar, as Perth Solar Force will do that for you, when we lodge the application on your behalf.
It is very important to get a solar expert to come to your house especially to check over your roof. They need to make sure your roof is in a good condition for solar to be installed, and also allows them to see any obstacles they need to take into aspect.
It is also important to get a sense of roof orientation and your family energy habits, so we can choose the best products that will be best suited to your individual lifestyle.
Our solar experts come out to your home and give you a no obligation quote. The roof check is simply to ensure your experience with Perth Solar Force can go as smoothly and as stress-free as possible!
How many solar panels do you need?
- Solar Package Includes: 4 PANELS
- Annual Potential Savings: $703
- Available Daily Usage: 5-10KW
- Suitability: 1-2 People
- Solar Package Includes: 9 PANELS
- Annual Potential Savings: $1406
- Available Daily Usage: 10-20KW
- Suitability: 2-3 People
- Solar Package Includes: 12 PANELS
- Annual Potential Savings: $2109
- Available Daily Usage: 20-30KW
- Suitability: 3-4 People
- Solar Package Includes: 16 PANELS
- Annual Potential Savings: $2812
- Available Daily Usage: 30-40KW
- Suitability: 4-5 People
Things to Take Into Consideration:
- How much power do you use? (units)
- How large is your household?
- What your house/roof structure looks like and materials?
- What time of the day do you use electricity the most?
- Budget and Finance
- Roof size and split roof orientation